What was taken back out

coin ot' the value of 10,500l. was withdrawn during the quarter ending the 80th June, at which, by your authority, 1,000l. in sixpences and 400]. in sixpences were re-issued Jfor New Zealand and Fiji respectively, and the balance 9,100].

... 400 was shipped to the Royal Mint, London, early in J \Vorn British silver anuary, 1911. coin of the total nominal value of 908l. 19s. 9d. was Withdrawn during the year. Ingots represent- ing 858l. 193. 9d. of this coin were

coin of the nominal value of 9,000]. were issued, and worn British silver coin ot' the nominal value of 3,710]. 0s. 0d. was witlnlrawn from circulation. In addition there was issued, on account of the Government of the Conunonwealth,

1,700]. in sixpences, a total of 12,500]., were in exchange for like, amounts and denominations of British silver com withdrawn from ordinary circulation and exported for re- lssue. in other parts of the Empire. During the y ~ar attention

British silver min of the value of 4,903]., presented to the Mint on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth, was with- drawn from circulation under the regulations enclosed in your letter of 31st March, 1910, and worn silver

worn silver coin ot. the value Of 8,5071. 19s. 6d. was withdrawn under your regulations dated 1st November, 1909. During the year Australian silver coinat—te of

E a 3‘ Igt \Voru Dritish silver coin of the nominal value of l S :_, N; 0: 3c :74 I‘ 3 52 10,157]. 145. (M. was withdrawn trom circulation, and 12,500]. l x :3 7‘.

145. (M. was withdrawn trom circulation, and 12,500]. l x :3 7‘. 1‘,” l :30 [\I... l re-issuable British silver coin was also received in exchange for a t :1 i " | -

In addition 158l. in sovereigns and 514l. 105. in half- sovereigns were withdrawn at their value as bullion under clause 10 of the Regulations. The following

In addition 158l. in sovereigns and 514l. 105. in half- sovereigns were withdrawn at their value as bullion under clause 10 of the Regulations. The

British silver coin of the value of 400l., presented to the Mint on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth, was with- drawn from circulation under the regulations enclosed in your letter of 3lst March. 1910, and worn silver

worn silver coin of the value of 5,204l. 14s. 6d. was withdrawn under your regulations, dated 1st November, 1909. During the year

Withdrawn from circulation. and 4,000]. i'e-issuable E 9-1 z . m ,3 ‘1‘ I a . . . . . . . > v: ~~ ‘— _

British silver coin of a nominal value of 78.0121. has been withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year. of which 40,025]. was received under the regulations for the with- drawal ol‘ the Imperial currency, and the remaining

silver coin of a nominal value of 78.0121. has been withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year. of which 40,025]. was received under the regulations for the with- drawal ol‘ the Imperial

for the with- drawal ol‘ the Imperial currency, and the remaining 37,087l. was accepted as worn coin and melted. The

rawrng ri is 1 s1 ver coi. ' V ' ' v' ' 50,000]. WM received as hiya}(liiculation, with the iesult that _ . ua > c, this being the full amount authorised tor acceptance by this branch. In addition worn 00111 of

addition worn 00111 of the_nominal 'alue of 30.4631. 53. 3d. was acce ted art ottlns being picked out from the coin warblbd pand, p’tl't being. tendered in the ordinary way. “illilo ’(xxl‘01iv asIsiist- ance in dealing with the coin has

British silver coin of a nominal value of 70,149]. has been withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year, of which 10.500]. was received under the regulations for the with- drawal of the Imperial currency, and the. remaining

silver coin of a nominal value of 70,149]. has been withdrawn from circulation at this Branch during the year, of which 10.500]. was received under the regulations for the with- drawal of the Imperial

for the with- drawal of the Imperial currency, and the. remaining 59,649l. was accepted as worn coin and melted. The

The British silver coin withdrawn from circulation was of the nominal value of 89,434]. 14s. including 68.131”. 14.9. worn and 21.300l. reissuable. The latter is a net amount, and

British silver coin withdrawn from circulation was of the nominal value of 89,434]. 14s. including 68.131”. 14.9. worn and 21.300l. reissuable. The latter is a net amount, and is exclusive of 22,575]. transferred to the Commonwealth

VVorn British silver coin of the nominal value of 68.134l. 148., and consisting of 1,079,932 pieces was received, examined and melted. The deficiency from standard, in

withdrawal of reissuable British silver coin was regularly proceeded with until after the outbreak of war. Up to the time of suspension 629,200 pieces of the nominal value of 43,875l. were accepted as belonging to

British silver coin ot a nominal value (it 28.695]. has been withdrawn trom circulation at this Branch during the year. of which 6.020]. was received under the regulations for the with- drawal ot’ the Imperial currency. and the remaining

silver coin ot a nominal value (it 28.695]. has been withdrawn trom circulation at this Branch during the year. of which 6.020]. was received under the regulations for the with- drawal ot’ the Imperial

for the with- drawal ot’ the Imperial currency. and the remaining 22,675]. was accepted as worn coin and melted. The

Brltlsh silver coin of the face value of 33.070]? has ‘been received for withdrawal during the year. of which 10.395]. was found fit for reissue. Of this. 5.400]. was issued for shipment to New Zealand and 4.3751. was handed back to the

year. Brltlsh silver coin of the face value of 33.070]? has ‘been received for withdrawal during the year. of which 10.395]. was found fit for reissue. Of this. 5.400]. was issued for shipment to New Zealand and 4.3751. was handed back

The worn coin. of the nominal value of 22,675]. was melted into ingots and 20,365]. was sold to the Commonwealth Treasurv for maiiufzicture into Australian silver coin. i A. M. LE

The withdrawals of worn British silver coin have been verv light. 2111121111111111g to only 3,590]. for the year. The coinage of

The remainder (2363].) was accepted as reissuable Base 41'3 and sold on amount of the Imperial (iin‘ernment to the Govern- The yield of gold for the State of Victoria is

N worn or reissuable British silver coin was Withdrawn during the year. Owing to

value ot 8.30M. was withdrawn Jfrom circulation. No reissuable silver coin was tendereddiut a balance ot ‘25]. in British threepences was reissued. in. order to- clear the account of this small outstanding balance. Since the 1st July the

eoin were only nominal, amounting to 5.179]. 5x. Pu]. tlf this, 4,649] 55. 3(]. were, aecepted as worn. melted and sold to the (loinmomvéalth Govern- ment for eoinage purposes. The remainder (5210].) was sold on aeeount ol' the Imperial

giving an output ()1: 1.241.014 per pan. The withdrawals of worn British Silver (‘0111 have again been very light, amounting to 5.179l. forjthe year. No s1lver com was received under the regulations :tor the Withdrawal of Im- ‘ silver

No worn or reissuable British silver coin was withdrawn during the year, nor were any small gold bars for India

17,000]. in worn British coin was withdrawn trom circulation. and was sold. alter melting, to the (ltntlttlfilnveztll‘ll ll’reasurv. (Appendix l'.. see

The withdrawals of British silver coin were only nominal, amounting to 19,425]. 95. 61]. Of this 15,950]. 95. 6d. were accepted as worn, melted, and sold to'the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder (3,475/.) was

coin were only nominal, amounting to 19,425]. 95. 61]. Of this 15,950]. 95. 6d. were accepted as worn, melted, and sold to'the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder (3,475/.) was shipped to New Zealand on

silver coin were only nominal, amounting to 19,425]. 95. 61]. Of this 15,950]. 95. 6d. were accepted as worn, melted, and sold to'the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder (3,475/.) was shipped to New Zealand on

balances. ‘ The amount of British silver coin withdrawn at this Branch for the year has been small. 15,950]. was received as worn coin and melted, while 3,475]. was accepted under the regulations as re—issuable, and has been shipped to New

During the year worn British silver coin to the value 012,321]. 83. 9d. was withdrawn ; made up as follows I S. d. Crowns . . . : . . . . 43

9 52,321 8 ‘9 and re—issuable British silver coin to the value of 6001., consisting of 4001. half—crowns, 100]. florins and 1001. sixpences, was withdrawn. In accordance with your instructions 5001. of this coin was

of British silver coin amounted to 71,100l. worn, and 32,0001. re—issuable (Appendix 0). The bullion resulting from the melting of the worn coin was sold to the Common— wealth Treasury, and the re—issuable coin was shipped to New

silver coin amounted to 71,100l. worn, and 32,0001. re—issuable (Appendix 0). The bullion resulting from the melting of the worn coin was sold to the Common— wealth Treasury, and the re—issuable coin was shipped to New Zealand. In my

nor was any light gold coin tendered for re—coinage. Under the arrangement by

The withdrawals of British silver coin were only nominal, amounting to 2,4261. Of this 5251. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder (1,9011.) was sold on account of the

silver coin were only nominal, amounting to 2,4261. Of this 5251. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder (1,9011.) was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the

silver coin were only nominal, amounting to 2,4261. Of this 5251. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes. The remainder (1,9011.) was sold on account of the Imperial Government to

coin withdrawn during the year shows a further diminution, only 2,4261. having been presented, the whole being worn coin. The

. . . . . . . . . . 200 Threepences . . . . . . . . . . 800 Pence .. .. .. .. .. .. 700 Halfpence . . . . . . . . . . 300 £9,200 During the year no British silver coin was withdrawn from circulation. The

Worn British Silver Coin amounting to 51,9001. and re—issuable to the value of 31,1001. (Appendix 0) was withdrawn from circulation. The bullion resulting from the melting of worn coin to the value of 31,1001. was sold to the

Coin amounting to 51,9001. and re—issuable to the value of 31,1001. (Appendix 0) was withdrawn from circulation. The bullion resulting from

amount— ing to 15,643. 98.9(1. Of this, 1,6001. re—issuable coin were shipped to New Zealand, 14,0091. 113. 0d. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes and to the Melbourne Mint Bullion

ing to 15,643. 98.9(1. Of this, 1,6001. re—issuable coin were shipped to New Zealand, 14,0091. 113. 0d. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes and

were shipped to New Zealand, 14,0091. 113. 0d. were accepted as worn, melted and sold to the Commonwealth Government for coinage purposes and to the Melbourne Mint Bullion Account, leaving a balance in hand of 331. 183. 9(1. No parcels

During; the year, no British silver coin was withdrawn from Circulation. The

37,1001. in worn British silver coin and 19,4001. in reissuable (Appendix 0) were withdrawn from circulation. Bullion resulting from the melting of the worn coin to the value of 20,1001. was purchased by the Commonwealth Treasury, and

37,1001. in worn British silver coin and 19,4001. in reissuable (Appendix 0) were withdrawn from circulation. Bullion

British silver coin, consisting of 8,0681. re—issuable and 25,7691. 5s. 3d. worn coin, was withdrawn during the year, the whole being melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury and to the Mint Bullion Account. Australian silver coin,

silver coin, consisting of 8,0681. re—issuable and 25,7691. 5s. 3d. worn coin, was withdrawn during the year, the whole being melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury and to the Mint Bullion Account. Australian silver coin, amounting

Duringr the year no British silver coin was withdrawn from cir— culation, and a balance of 1001. of reissuable halfcrowns Withdrawn in prevrous years was returned to circulation. The issues of gold for

of operations the withdrawal of re- issuable British silver coin was resumed in the last quarter of the year and 8,9001. was received, the quota alloted to this Branch quarterly being 12,5001. This coin, instead of being exported, is

accepted. Worn coin of the nominal value of 31,0001. was also withdrawn and melted for subsequent conversion into Australian coin. - Early in

through- out the period under review and has amounted to 40,7241. in re- issuable and 67,2131. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion was sold on account of the imperial Government to the Common- wealth Treasury and to the

through- out the period under review and has amounted to 40,7241. in re- issuable and 67,2131. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion was sold on account of the imperial Government to the Common- wealth Treasury and to the

withdrawals of British coin were made :— 13 s. d. Crowns 4 5 Double— florins ... ... ... 12 Half-crowns ... ... ... 2,062 5 Florins 1,706 4 Shillings 1,498 2 Sixpences... 28 2 Threepences 5 4 3 £5,304 14 3 The issues of gold

British silver coin of the 025 standard to the nominal value of 131,800[. was withdrawn from circulation, including 48,4001. in reissuable coin, and the ingots resulting from its melting were transferred to the Commonwealth Treasury

silver coin of the 025 standard to the nominal value of 131,800[. was withdrawn from circulation, including 48,4001. in reissuable coin, and the ingots resulting from its melting were transferred

through— out the period under review and has amounted to 36,898l. in re- issuable and 53,1781. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Common— wealth Treasury and to the Mint

through— out the period under review and has amounted to 36,898l. in re- issuable and 53,1781. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Common— wealth Treasury and to the

exceeded. 4? The total British silver issued in Australia from 187 22—1922 is 3,654,995 Amount withdrawn during 1872—1922 1,625,849 Net issue ...£2,029,] 46 Australian silver coin issued 1910-1922 ...£4,558,100 The great

Accounts for the year 1922 were audited by the State £8,850 11 6 Audit Department. 1

No authority _has been received for the withdrawal of worn i i 1 for 12,591]. 168. 5d. Local sales

in Sydney. The withdrawal of British silver coin of the 925 standard was continued, and 77,7001, of which 28,6001. was classified as reissuable, was melted and sold as bullion to the

silver coin of the 925 standard was continued, and 77,7001, of which 28,6001. was classified as reissuable, was melted and sold as bullion to the Commonwealth

time since 1913, advantage was taken of the Order in Council of the 19th March, 1908, to have gold examined at the Mint, and 6,6161. was withdrawn, the particulars being .shown in the memorandum of the Superintendent. A table summarismg

has been continued through— out the period under review and has amounted to 32,124]. in reissuable and 52,4735. in worn coin. After melting, the silver bullion was sold on account of the Imperial Government to the Commonwealth

British silver coin consisting of 32,1241. reissuable coin and 52,4731. worn coin was withdrawn during the year, the whole being melted and sold to the Commonwealth Treasury and to the Mint Bullion Account. (1169) o

No authority has been received for the withdrawal of worn Imperial bronze coin. . New Imperial Silver Coin of the

34,9001. reissuable and 39,5001. worn British silver coin (925 standard) were withdrawn from circulation, the resulting bullion being passed to the Commonwealth Silver Coinage Account. The revenue collected amounted to 11,185l.

5,8301. in bronze. 34,9001. reissuable and 39,5001. worn British silver coin (925 standard) were withdrawn from circulation, the resulting bullion being passed to the Commonwealth Silver Coinage Account. The

reserves. The total withdrawals during the year 11180:: amounted to 187.3831. made up of 34,6781. reissuable and 1552,7051.

of bank reserves. The total withdrawals during the year 11180:: amounted to 187.3831. made up of 34,6781. reissuable and 1552,7051.

In addition 45,3161. reissuable British silver coin was Withdrawn and melted on behalf of the Commonwealth Treasury ‘ Australian Silver coin amounting to

since the lst April greatly exceeded the authorised quarterly quota of 12,5001, and, accordingly, 37,5001. was formally accepted during the year, and the balance of 58,0001. carried to a suspense account on account of the quota

The nominal value of the worn silver coin withdrawn was 39,5001. A scheme

the Melbourne Mint. _ The total withdrawn at Melbourne, including the conmgnments from the other States, was as follows :—— £ Reissuable . . . . . . . . . 85,500 Worn 125,824 Total 211,324 In addition, 183,8181.

Melbourne Mint. _ The total withdrawn at Melbourne, including the conmgnments from the other States, was as follows :—— £ Reissuable . . . . . . . . . 85,500 Worn 125,824 Total 211,324 In addition,

Mint. _ The total withdrawn at Melbourne, including the conmgnments from the other States, was as follows :—— £ Reissuable . . . . . . . . . 85,500 Worn 125,824 Total 211,324 In addition,

In addition, 183,8181. reissuable coin withdrawn on behalf of the Commonwealth Government has been held over and will be presented for purchase by the Imperial Treasury at the assigned rate of 25,0001. per quarter. _ The amount of

of Imperial Silver com of the 925 standard were made :# £ .9. d. Crowns 12 5 Double—florins 12 Half—crowns ... ... ... 6,043 2 6 Florins 5,472.18 Shillings 5,349 10 Sixpences 1,498 18 T hreepences 1.. ... ... 554 4 £18,931 9 e

Reissuable British silver coin of 925 standard amounting to 12,5001.- was withdrawn during the first quarter of the year. No worn coin was withdrawn on account of this Branch ; but, as stated in the

account of the Commonwealth Treasury. By this means 496,406'80 ounces of reissuable and 266,7 93'85 ounces of worn British silver coin were withdrawn from circulation, the nominal value being 143,6001. and 7 9,800l. respectively.

of the Commonwealth Treasury. By this means 496,406'80 ounces of reissuable and 266,7 93'85 ounces of worn British silver coin were withdrawn from circulation, the nominal value being 143,6001. and 7 9,800l. respectively.

of the Melbourne Branch. Gold coin of the value of 74,0001. was tendered for examination and reweighing, of which 10,0741. in sovereigns, and 7,6381. 108. in half—sovereigns, were accepted for recoinage under the conditions of

and reweighing, of which 10,0741. in sovereigns, and 7,6381. 108. in half—sovereigns, were accepted for recoinage under the conditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, the

the amount withdrawn by the Imperial Treasury in Australia for the last two years being as follows :—-- 1926. 1927. £ £ Worn . 125,824 23,520 Reissuable 85,500 100,000 Reissuable

amount withdrawn by the Imperial Treasury in Australia for the last two years being as follows :—-- 1926. 1927. £ £ Worn . 125,824 23,520 Reissuable 85,500 100,000 Reissuable coin withdrawn on

the Commonwealth Government was as follows :— 76 Held over at 315t December, 1926 183,818 \Vithdrawn during 1927 29,532 213,350 Withdrawn by Imperial Treasury as per yearly quota 100,000 Balance held over 3lst December, 1927 for

During 1927 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of the 925 standard were made :—~- s d. Crowns 23 Double ~fiorins . .. ... . .. ... 4- Halfcrowns . .. .. . ... . .. 2,874 Florins 2,884 O Shilling: 2,215 8,000 O

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follOWS :— 1927. 1928. £ £ Worn 23,520 31,375 Reissuable ... 100,000 100,000

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follOWS :— 1927. 1928. £ £ Worn 23,520 31,375 Reissuable ... 100,000 100,000 Reissuable coin withdrawn on

the Commonwealth Government is as follows :— 75 Held over at Blst December, 1927 113,350 Withdrawn during 1928 40,179 153,529 Withdrawn by Imperial Treasury as per yearly quota 100,000 Balance held over at 3lst December, 1928,

Silver and bronze coin. During 1928 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of the 925 standard were made :——- £ Crowns .. .. 5 Half-crowns . .. . . . 3,095 Florins 3,000 Shillings . . . . . .. 2,400 8,500 The

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follows :— 1928. 1929. £ £ Worn 31,375 54,931 Reissuable 100,000 100,000 Reissuable

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follows :— 1928. 1929. £ £ Worn 31,375 54,931 Reissuable 100,000 100,000 Reissuable coin withdrawn on

of the Commonwealth Government is as follows :— £ Held over at 3lst December, 1928 53,529 Withdrawn during 1929 57,536 111,065 Withdrawn by Imperial Treasury as per yearly quota 100,000 Balance held over at 31st

11,0001. in sovereigns and 3,5001. in half—sovereigns were tendered for withdrawal under the Regulations of 1908, the amounts accepted for recoinage being 2,087 sovereigns and 2,708 half—sovereigns. The usual Appendices and

com. During 1929 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of the 925 standard were made :— Crowns 25 Double Florins 1 Half-crowns 3,066 Florins 2,158 Shillings 1,751 Sixpences I49 Threepences 50 7,200 The

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follows :— 1929. 1930. 75 £ Worn... 54,931 12,407 Reissuable 100,000 23,227 Reissuable

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follows :— 1929. 1930. 75 £ Worn... 54,931 12,407 Reissuable 100,000 23,227 Reissuable coin withdrawn on

the Commonwealth Government was as follows :— £ Held over at 3lst December, 1929 11,065 Withdrawn during 1930 12,162 Total 23,227 There were no issues of silver or bronze coin

79,398 ounces of British worn silver coin and 14,100 pounds of bronze were cast into bars for the Coining Department. A preheating chamber was added to the Webster oil

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the regula— tions of 1908, and owing to the adverse exchange conditions 110 British silver coin was withdrawn after the 315t March last.

will be shipped to London. During 1930 the following withdrawals of Imperial silver coin of the 925 standard were made :— £ 3. d. Crowns 3 Double Florins 1 Half-crowns 796 Florins 401 Shillings 299 1,500 The

British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follows :— 1930. 1931. £ £ Worn 12,407 67 Reissuable .. . . . . . .. 23,227 No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1931. Australia were :-—

other States, was as follows :— 1930. 1931. £ £ Worn 12,407 67 Reissuable .. . . . . . .. 23,227 No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1931. Australia

coin was tendered for withdrawal under the con- ditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, and only 671. of British silver coin were withdrawn. According to the return

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the con- ditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, and only 671. of British silver coin were withdrawn. According

The total British silver coin withdrawn, including amounts forwarded from the other States, was as follows :—~ 1931. 1932. £ £ Worn silver coin 67 47 No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1932. The issues

from the other States, was as follows :—~ 1931. 1932. £ £ Worn silver coin 67 47 No reissuable coin was withdrawn during 1932. The

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

NO light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions Of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions of the Coinage Act of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

No light gold coin was tendered for withdrawal under the conditions of the Coinage Act, of 1891, the gold coins previously referred to having been purchased

of the staff to take effect from the date on which I regarded the recoinage operations as having commenced, viz. 11th March, 1946. The

melting and casting into ingots of Australian silver coins of 925 standard which had been replaced by coins of the quaternary alloy. The withdrawn silver coins were received from the Commonwealth Bank. Each charge contained coins to the

156,000 256,800 75 5,523,000 3d. :0 954,000

2,595,000 19m0m 760000 954000 L230000 L576000 L576000 9,905,000

£ 4,569,000 954,000 1,230,000 1,576,000 1,576,000 1,553,900 E45890?) 70

returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury. £ 1947—195 . . . . 5,523,000 1951 .. .. .. 1,230,000 1952 . . . . . . 1,576,000 1953 .. .. .. 1,576,000 1954 .. .. .. 1,553,900 1955 .. .. .. 515,000 TOTAL . . . . 11,973,900 74 1

8,329,000 1.576,000 1,553,900 515,000 900,000 603,800 13,477,700

by the Commonwealth Treasury. £ 1947—195 . . . . 9,905,000 1954 .. .. .. 1,553,900 ‘ 1955 .. .. .. 515,000 ' - 1956 . . . . . . 900,000 1957 . . . . . . 603,800 , 1958 . . .. . . 396,200 ‘ 1 ‘ TOTAL .. 13,873,900

from returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury. £ 19474954 1 1,458,900 1955 ,. .. 515,000 1956 , . . . . . 900,000 1957 . . , . .. 603,800 1958 . . , . . . 396,200 1959 . . . , . . 470,000 TOTAL . . . . 14,343,900 75

1 1,973,900 900,000 603,800 396,200 470,000 240,000 14,583,900

12,873,900 603,800 396,200 470,000 240,000 360,000 14,943,900 of

13,477,700 396,200 470,000 240,000 360,000 170,200 £15,114,100 from

1947—1958 13,873,900 1959 . 470,000 1960 . 240,000 1961 . 360,000 1962 . 170,200 1963 . 131,900 TOTAL . £15,246,000 ,

14,343,900 240,000 360,000 170,200 1 3 1 ,900 52,400 £15,298,400 and

14,583,900 1961 . . . . 360,000 1962 . . . . . 170,200 1963 . . . . . 131,900 1964 . . . . . 52,400 1965 . . . . . 80,800 Total . . . . 15,379,200 (c)

. . . . . 131,900 1964 . . . . . 52,400 1965 . . . . . 80,800 Total . . . . 15,379,200 (c) A U S T R A LIA N S I LV E R coin withdrawn, from returns furnished by the Commonwealth Treasury. 1966 . . . . . $9,827,000 92